World Watch

A US appeals court has determined that many tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump are illegal, marking a significant legal development with potential implications for his foreign policy approach. The ruling particularly affects Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs implemented on various countries as well as those targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. In a 7-4 decision, the […]

Authorities in Victoria, Australia, are currently conducting a significant manhunt for Desmond Filby, also known as Dezi Freeman, who is suspected of fatally shooting two police officers during a recent attempted search of his property in Porepunkah. This small town, which has a population of around 1,000, has become the focus of heightened police activity,

Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, made his Serie A debut on Friday as a substitute for Cremonese in a match against Sassuolo, contributing to a 3-2 victory. The 22-year-old right-back was brought onto the field with eight minutes remaining and won the penalty that led to the decisive goal

The United States has announced plans to deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials intending to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New York. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized these officials, claiming they undermine peace efforts and pursue “the unilateral recognition of a conjectural Palestinian state.” This decision is noteworthy, as the

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Secret Service protection has been canceled by President Donald Trump, approximately seven months after her term ended following an unsuccessful presidential campaign. The U.S. Secret Service legally provides former vice presidents and their families with six months of protection post-term, although extensions are possible. Former President Joe Biden reportedly extended

An Italian website known as Phica has announced its closure following backlash over its explicit and manipulated images of well-known women, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The site, named using slang for the female anatomy, stated it shut down “with great regret” due to “toxic behaviour” exhibited by some of its users. Prime Minister Meloni

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the idea of establishing a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a potential peace agreement. He argued that such a proposal does not accurately reflect the current realities of modern warfare, particularly given advancements in drone technology. European leaders had reportedly considered a 40km (25-mile)

German authorities have confirmed that Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, will be released from prison by September 17, 2023, at the latest. Currently serving a sentence for rape in northern Germany, Brückner has never been charged in connection with McCann’s case and continues to deny any

The family of Gena Heraty, a kidnapped missionary in Haiti, expressed relief upon her release. Heraty, originally from Westport in County Mayo, serves as the director of an orphanage operated by the humanitarian organization Nos Petits Frères Et Soeurs (NPH International). On August 3, armed assailants believed to be gang members entered the orphanage’s premises

In 2003, researchers made a significant discovery on the Indonesian island of Flores: the remains of a previously unknown species of hominin, dubbed Homo floresiensis. This finding came to light when a team of archaeologists, led by Mike Morwood, unearthed skeletal remains in a cave known as Liang Bua. These remains, along with a wealth